enlightenment

[US]/ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/
[UK]/ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. inspiration, guidance, civilization

Example Sentences

I gained a good deal of enlightenment from him.

The Rise of Science and Modern Enlightenment——On "Domino Effect of Consensus" of Law Monocracy

The socialists saw themselves as true heirs of the Enlightenment.

seeking enlightenment through meditation

the path to enlightenment is different for everyone

enlightenment can come from unexpected sources

deepening one's understanding can lead to enlightenment

many spiritual traditions emphasize the pursuit of enlightenment

enlightenment is often associated with wisdom and insight

the teacher guided his students towards enlightenment

a moment of enlightenment can change a person's life

the journey to enlightenment is a personal one

Real-world Examples

It's more about the process of Ray Dalio's enlightenment.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

Confucianists spoke of moderation while Daoists preached enlightenment through drunkenness.

Source: Popular Science Essays

From this news I derived some personal enlightenment having nothing to do with science.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

No, we subsidise education, enlightenment, spiritual uplift.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

On the other end, enlightenment seems to happen suddenly.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

They began to look at how Enlightenment ideas got around.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

These enlightenment ideas were super popular in the original 13 colonies.

Source: One Hundred Thousand Whys

The thing that was a source of shame was actually a source of enlightenment.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Lynette realized the road to enlightenment and spiritual well-being was now closed to her.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

History buffs have traditionally looked to the Roman experience for enlightenment and useful parallels.

Source: The rise and fall of superpowers.

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